| Author | Message | ||
| Brian Ceasar (bbe1020)
New Username: bbe1020 Post Number: 1 Registered: 5-2002 |
Good morning members. This is my FIRST post in our new club, and I must say that MICA has done a superb job. I want to share an experince that I had today at 10:00 EST, with two people from RUMBLE SEAT MUSIC. They recently listed several ALEMBIC basses on their sight, so I called and asked a few questions. I initially spoke with an older adult male, then after a MOMENT of silence during the inquiry, and without notice, the call was given to a younger adult male. What disturbed me was the fact that neither one seemed to know much about the ALEMBIC basses that they listed on THEIR sight as being for sale. I was told that the 1977 short scale bass listed is a Stanley Clarke signature standard and that it COULDN'T be a series I, because the series I has a standard point body. What disturbed me the most, and caused concern, was that when I asked for the serial numbers, I was told that they don't give serial numbers over the telephone. The serial numbers aren't even listed in the post, but the pictures certainly are... I'm in the market for a resale (used) series bass, but I'm not in the market for potentially being ripped off. I don't know anything about them, and I'm not alledging that they are not a legitimate business...etc, however,I can think of only two reasons why a seller COULDN'T give serial numbers over the telephone, fax machine, web site, etc... | ||
| Steve Wood (s_wood)
New Username: s_wood Post Number: 6 Registered: 5-2002 |
Brian -- good info. One suggestion. Tell them you are interested in the bass, and won't consider a purchase without knowing the serial number, which you need to research the specs of the bass with Alembic. I always do that. If the store won't give you the information, beans to 'em. | ||
| Brian Ceasar (bbe1020)
New Username: bbe1020 Post Number: 2 Registered: 5-2002 |
Well Steve, I tried your suggestion and the only problem was (1) the first number I called no one answered (2) the second number I called an adult female answered, and didn't answer the call with the standard greeting expected from a business establishment; she sounded very surprised. Thanks for the info Steve,I really appreciate your assistance in my search for the ULTIMATE TONE, but remember, "BUYER BEWARE" | ||
| Brian Ceasar (bbe1020)
New Username: bbe1020 Post Number: 3 Registered: 5-2002 |
Well Steve, I tried your suggestion and the only problem was (1) the first number I called no one answered (2) the second number I called an adult female answered, and didn't answer the call with the standard greeting expected from a business establishment; she sounded very surprised. Thanks for the info Steve,I really appreciate your assistance in my search for the ULTIMATE TONE, but remember, "BUYER BEWARE" |
